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DKMsport

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1,970 posts

220 months

Sunday 4th April 2010
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I need help...I'm trying to think of a good way to clear my finance atm so I can then sell my car and get something new. So this is where PH comes in.

I would like 2 door coupe for 5.5k or less. Has to be reliable with minimal servicing as sometimes other things come first and a service just has to wait. Decent fuel economy and cheap for a young lad like me to insure.

RWD is preffered but I dont mind FWD if the car is right. I have considered MX-5s, mk1's worry me with higher milage and mk2's are abit girly looking. I have also considered later model celicas but they reportedly drink oil after about 40k miles.

So what else should I consider? and please tell me the pros and cons and what to look out for.

550Hep

3,135 posts

248 months

Sunday 4th April 2010
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Alfa GTV?

snoopstah

391 posts

254 months

Sunday 4th April 2010
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NA MR2? Probably not cheap to insure though.

dougc

8,241 posts

296 months

Sunday 4th April 2010
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Puma

550Hep

3,135 posts

248 months

Sunday 4th April 2010
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I would also possibly consider a CLK as there are some dogs at that price range but a few gems exist and one of the 230K's might fit the bill not sure about the insurance though! Never know it might sneak under the radar as less of a performance car so might luck out.

One of the Hyundai coupes might also work out ok.

Edited by 550Hep on Sunday 4th April 19:40

Steameh

3,155 posts

241 months

Sunday 4th April 2010
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200sx? e36 coupe?

300bhp/ton

41,030 posts

221 months

Sunday 4th April 2010
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smart Roadster...

Lefty Two Drams

21,555 posts

233 months

Sunday 4th April 2010
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300bhp/ton said:
smart Roadster...
laugh

How's it working out for you?

DKMsport

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1,970 posts

220 months

Sunday 4th April 2010
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Like the sound of a gtv and e36 coupe but both expensive to insure. Will look into a clk but not keen on the looks.

Edited by DKMsport on Sunday 4th April 19:57

DKMsport

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Sunday 4th April 2010
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300bhp/ton said:
smart Roadster...
It would be my only car, where would I put the shopping?

Lefty Two Drams

21,555 posts

233 months

Sunday 4th April 2010
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OP, how old are you?

Considered a classic? Cheap insurance...

gj88

1,961 posts

225 months

Sunday 4th April 2010
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dougc said:
Puma
He asked for a coupe wink

edo

16,699 posts

296 months

Sunday 4th April 2010
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Apart from economy; RX*, what you spend on fuel, you'll save getting a younger/lower mile car to the competition.

DKMsport

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220 months

Sunday 4th April 2010
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Lefty Two Drams said:
OP, how old are you?

Considered a classic? Cheap insurance...
22, been driving for 3 years but only 1 ncb.

And I would consider a classic but the car wouldn't be garaged and would be used every day doing around 15k a year.

DKMsport

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Sunday 4th April 2010
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Would love an rx-8 but compare the meekat says no. cry

300bhp/ton

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221 months

Sunday 4th April 2010
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DKMsport said:
300bhp/ton said:
smart Roadster...
It would be my only car, where would I put the shopping?
Depends how much shopping you buy. We use ours to go to the shops. You can get quite a bit in using both boots. At least on par with an MGF or MX5.

300bhp/ton

41,030 posts

221 months

Sunday 4th April 2010
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Lefty Two Drams said:
300bhp/ton said:
smart Roadster...
laugh

How's it working out for you?
Very well cheers biggrin proving to be huge fun, economical (42-51mpg) and a joy to drive.

wackojacko

8,581 posts

221 months

Sunday 4th April 2010
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Wildcard = s2000 ?
Sensible (ish) = Mr2 mk3
Nutter = Alfa GTV 3.0 biggrin

DKMsport

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1,970 posts

220 months

Monday 5th April 2010
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wackojacko said:
Wildcard = s2000 ?
Sensible (ish) = Mr2 mk3
Nutter = Alfa GTV 3.0 biggrin
S2000! I wish, insurance quotes coming in at the 4k a year mark! I would love one though.

911stu

678 posts

244 months

Monday 5th April 2010
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DKMsport said:
Would love an rx-8 but compare the meekat says no. cry
Dont touch one with a barge pole. ! Keep your eyes open for them broken down or on a breakdown truck next time your on a journey, my record for 1 day is 4.